Two promotion hopefuls clash in the Championship on Saturday. Our Coventry vs Burnley prediction considers whether either of these sides can take another step towards the top flight.
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Coventry vs Burnley prediction: Flemming to shine, but Sky Blues to get a result
Key stats
- Coventry have only lost one of their last 12 home Championship games.
- Our Coventry vs Burnley betting tips take into account that the West Midlands side have avoided defeat in two of their three home games against top-four opponents this term.
- 87% of Burnley games in the Championship this season have produced under 3.5 goals.
- They’ve let in just 0.28 goals per game on average in a record-breaking defensive campaign.
Correct score prediction: Coventry 1-1 Burnley
There are very few teams in the Championship as well equipped to breach this Burnley defence as Coventry City, with the Sky Blues having netted eight times across their last three home games.
Frank Lampard has got them playing some really good football, but with only two league defeats all season, Burnley are incredibly tough to beat, and the visitors should get a point.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Clarets the slight favourites
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Coventry vs Burnley odds, with an implied probability of 42.1% that they win this match.
They head into this following a 1-0 win over Bristol City, with Zian Flemming bagging the only goal.
As for Coventry, they suffered a setback last time out, with a 3-1 defeat away to Sheffield United, despite a late consolation goal from Jack Rudoni.
For more from the upcoming games in England and elsewhere, today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Visitors have the edge
Our Coventry vs Burnley prediction suggests this will be tight and there have been under 2.5 goals in all of the last four meetings.
Burnley have tended to enjoy this fixture of late, winning four of the last five clashes. They’ve won the last three meetings to nil.
England Championship 26/11/24
Burnley
Coventry
England Championship 14/01/23
Burnley
Coventry
England Championship 08/10/22
Coventry
Burnley
Coventry preview: Injury worries for Lampard
The hosts are missing Oliver Dovin to injury, while they have doubts over Josh Eccles and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
Predicted Lineup: Collins (GK), Van Ewijk, Thomas, Binks, Bidwell, Grimes, Allen, Rudoni, Mason-Clark, Wright & Sakamoto
England Championship 13/05/25
W Sunderland 0 Coventry 1 England Championship 09/05/25
L Sunderland 2 Coventry 1 England Championship 03/05/25
W Middlesbrough 0 Coventry 2 England Championship 26/04/25
L Luton 1 Coventry 0 England Championship 21/04/25
L Plymouth 3 Coventry 1
Burnley preview: Visitors thriving despite long-term absentees
The Lancashire side have been hit hard by injuries this season. They are expected to still be missing the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Jordan Beyer, Bashir Humphreys, Jonjo Shelvey and Enock Agyei.
Predicted Lineup: Trafford (GK), Roberts, Esteve, Egan-Riley, Pires, Cullen, Laurent, Edwards, Brownhill, Anthony & Flemming
England Championship 03/05/25
W Millwall 1 Burnley 3 England Championship 26/04/25
W QPR 0 Burnley 5 England Championship 21/04/25
W Sheff Utd 1 Burnley 2 England Championship 18/04/25
W Watford 1 Burnley 2 England Championship 11/04/25
W Norwich 1 Burnley 2
Player to watch – Zian Flemming
Burnley’s defence has rightly received all the plaudits this season, but Flemming’s attacking threat has been pivotal in recent weeks. He has either scored or assisted in each of his last four matches.
Flemming striking midway through the first half
The Dutchman has been most impactful in the middle of the first half, with 33% of his league goals coming between the 16th and 30th minutes.